To curate an annual music and arts festival that is the highlight of the UC San Diego undergraduate student experience. We strive to build a sense of community through gathering our campus together to engage in our shared tradition.
To create a positive impact and shape our campus culture by employing industry best practices, promoting wellbeing, and empowering student agency of the festival.
The Sun God Festival is a student-curated, daylong music and arts
festival at UC San Diego. Named as one of Live Nation’s “Top 5 College
Concerts That Should Be Actual Festivals”, the Sun God Festival is
continuously reimagined to deliver students with thrilling moments and
life-long memories from live performances by national touring artists,
diverse food vendors, vibrant art and décor, and interactive brand
activations.
2018 marks the 36th annual Sun God Festival. The
tradition began in 1983 when AS President Henry Chu, came up with the
idea for a big bash after visiting UCLA’s spring festival. Although the
first effort was unseasonably washed out and was canceled due to rain,
Sun God shined in its 1984 re-debut and the festival has since become a
beloved UCSD tradition. It has changed locations a number of times, from
the original Student Center hump to the Sun God Lawn, to the Price
Center plaza, to Warren Mall. Now it spreads its wings at RIMAC Field.
